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Pickow Family History

Pickow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Picker, Pick, Pico, Pickel, Pichon, Picken, Picon, Luckow, Picton

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Where is the Pickow family from?

You can see how Pickow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pickow family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pickow's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pickow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pickow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pickow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Pickow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Pickow. For the veterans among your Pickow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Pickow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pickow in 1969 was 66, and 95 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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